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In this episode of Career Revamp, we challenge the popular career advice of "following your passion" and explore why it may not always lead to the best outcomes. We discuss the limitations of the one true passion narrative, the realities of turning your passion into a career, and offer alternative perspectives for finding fulfillment in your professional life.
Key Points:
- Societal pressure around finding and pursuing a singular passion.
- Limitations of solely focusing on one passions
- Broadening the definition of fulfillment and purpose in one's career.
- Exploring multiple interests and cultivating diverse skills.
- Practical strategies and exercises for discovering purpose in work.
- Finding fulfillment by aligning passion with a broader sense of purpose.
Takeaways:
- Passion can evolve and change over time, and it's okay not to have one singular passion.
- Consider the practical aspects of pursuing your passion, such as market demand and financial stability.
- Embrace a broader view of fulfillment by exploring multiple interests and finding work that aligns with personal values and purpose.
Join us for this insightful episode as we challenge the traditional advice of following your passion and provide alternative perspectives for finding fulfillment in your career.
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👩🏽🏫 About Alicia Perkins is a leading authority in the career & professional development space. Alicia calls upon her decade of experience as an HR executive recruiter and hiring manager to teach professionals how to step into more purposeful & fulfilling careers with clarity & strategy. As the founder of Prepared Careers LLC, Alicia relies on her exemplary teaching strategies and personal branding techniques to serve professionals & audiences worldwide. To date, she has helped more than 2,000 clients across 4 continents step into their dream roles.
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Qualifications Aren't Everything So many of us keep thinking that if we have the experience, we can automatically open all the doors we want, but it doesn’t work like that. Your career success has very little to do with your experience. Focusing solely on your performance, experience, and qualification in your work will not make you successful. If you are not seeing the career success you desire, it’s either because of a lack of clarity, confidence, or strategy. So many of us are not clear on what we want, and this makes it impossible to be confident in our pursuit or create a clear strategy that can get us where we want to be.
You cannot achieve something you are not clear on because if you don’t know what you want, you don’t know what to go after or what it’s going to take to achieve it.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares why your qualification and all your experiences mean nothing. Your experience does not hold as much weight in your career success as you think it does. Learn how to get clear on your skills, who you want to serve with your skill, and what the job needs to look like for you to be able to have the life that you want.
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show
[00:45] Today’s focus: Why Your Qualification Means Nothing
[02:05] Why you should stop focusing on your performance to be successful
[02:43] Three factors that undermine success, clarity, confidence and strategy
[03:23] Getting clear on what you want in your career
[05:50] How confidence holds you back from your career success
[07:38] Being strategic and intentional about what you want and working backward
[09:39] Action and advocating: Working towards what you want and asking for it
[12:28] Being self-aware and holding ourselves accountable
[13:25] Working smart, not harder, soft skills vs. hard skills
[15:24] Surrounding yourself with the right people
[17:46] How to stop giving your power over to other people
[20:27] A quick recap of the show
[21:37] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes * Your career success is dependent on clarity, confidence, and strategy * As you change, the plan that you’ve for your career needs to change * If you are not clear on where you are heading and what it’s that you want out of your career, you won’t see the success that you want. * You’re not going to get to the next level just because you think you deserve it; you can’t feel entitled to something if you’re not doing the work it takes. * We’re so focused on the hard skills that we forget about the soft skills we lack, which are keeping us from the jobs we want. * The more you advance and move up, the less it’s about hard skills and the more it’s about soft skills. * It doesn’t matter how many jobs you have; you can’t run away from you. * The baseline of your career success is your personal development; personal development leads to your professional development, which then leads to career development.
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What To Do When You Feel Stuck in Your Career When we feel like we want more, but we’re not sure what it’s that we want, it’s important to take time to reflect and ask yourself the right questions. Even in moments when we feel stuck and like we’ve no choice, there are still action steps that we can take to get ourselves unstuck. Defining what being stuck means for us and identifying where the feeling comes from can help us identify what is fueling it. Whether it’s from boredom at work, not making enough money, lack of fulfillment, or our work environment, we can change how we serve with our skills. However, sometimes, feeling stuck has nothing to do with our careers but our personal life. When we’re experiencing hardships in our marriage, friendship, parenting, or just with ourselves, it can show up in our careers. Thinking through all these areas and having a solid Why can help us make the right changes that are not fueled by the wrong things.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares about what to do and the best thing to do when you feel stuck in your career. There are so many steps to take to get yourself unstuck, but you have to think through your situation to identify the right next thing for you and your career, depending on where you are.
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show
[00:46] Today’s focus: What to do when you feel stuck in your career
[01:22] Define what being stuck means for you
[02:37] Identify if it’s just a season that you are in and have a solid Why
[04:58] Determine if you’ve been proactive in your career as you should be
[10:30] Which direction should your career be moving to
[14:34] What does next look like for you and what needs to happen
[18:21] A quick recap of the show
[19:43] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes * If you want to make a change in your career, make sure it’s being fueled by the right things. * Change is not just finding a new job; sometimes, you may need to change how you show up at work. * Sometimes, when you feel stuck, it’s a sign that it’s time for a new job. * You’ve to realize that every job is not a job that you work for the rest of your life; start getting comfortable with the idea that you might not be there long. * You start feeling stuck when you feel like you’ve no other job opportunities and your job is all you got, but that is not the case. * When you say I’m stuck, you’re saying that for a reason, and you’re feeling that for a reason; if where you’re is not right, what does right look like for you * It’s the action that changes your situation, It’s not the thoughts or saying a hopper wish, it is taking the first step. * You need to acknowledge your emotions but don’t make a decision out of how you feel; how you feel all the time is not real. * You know what to do; it’s just that you don’t ask yourself the right things
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Taking Your Career From Good To Great Good and great look different for everyone because we are all unique. They also change as we grow and mature in our careers, and what was once great can move down to good. Knowing where you are and making the right adjustments can help you avoid being trapped by good things that are no longer great. Good can overshadow great and keep you comfortable without thriving. Having a great career is all about thriving and being in an exceeding position where your expectations are being met. Moving from good to great is taking your career to the next level. It’s having a meaningful career, enjoying what you do, and feeling connected to your work and the impact you are making.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares how to take your career from good to great. Learn how to maximize your career and go from I’m doing good to I’m doing great in my career.
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show
[00:46] Today’s focus: How to take your career from good to great
[01:08] Good Vs. Great in your career
[02:48] Tips to take your career from good to great
[02:55] Find a good mentor who’s operating in a position you desire
[07:58] Document and leverage your successes
[12:14] Maximize your strengths and become better in them
[13:03] Address and improve your weak areas
[15:09] Know and understand your Why
[18:03] A quick recap of the show
[19:26] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes * Good sometimes shadow the lines of great, and it can keep you comfortable instead of thriving * As we grow and mature, what was once great can move down to good. * Having a good mentor can skyrocket your career and allow you to go to levels you didn’t think were possible. * You can only advance your career to what you think advancement is; having somebody already operating in your dream role can help you set your expectations higher and speed up your growth path. * When the skillset gets stale, the salary gets stale. * Your weak area, if you allow it, can be a source of self-doubt that can affect your level of confidence. * Hire your weaknesses and focus on your strength. * Your WHY doesn’t have to be deep, but it has to be something that means something to you.
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4 Ways to Hold Your Boss Accountable So many operate in our jobs with a level of fear. We feel like we can’t say anything or do anything wrong because we’re afraid of being fired. Showing up for yourself, setting expectations, and asking questions is not being confrontational. It’s taking control of your career, and it’s all about changing your mindset towards your work, boss, and employer. Doing whatever you have to do to keep your job is the fastest way to lose control over your career. Your relationship with your boss should be a partnership, not a dictatorship. They hired you because they saw that your expertise could solve a problem for them. Holding your boss accountable is setting the tone of how you want to be treated, and it’s all about having a relationship with them that ensures that the boss's side is served and your needs and expectations are met. It’s a two-sided coin.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares how to hold your employer accountable to set the tone that will allow you to advance and thrive in your career. If you are struggling with holding your boss or yourself accountable, this episode is for you!
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show
[00:46] Today’s focus: How to hold your employer accountable
[01:53] Change the way that you see your boss
[03:58] The two sides of the coin: Giving and expecting
[05:20] Hold yourself accountable to something
[08:19] State your expectations
[13:51] Start asking the right questions
[17:30] Schedule time to meet with your boss
[21:58] A quick recap on how to hold your boss accountable
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Notable Quotes * When it comes to your boss you need to start seeing your relationship as a partnership, not a dictatorship. * Doing whatever you have to do to keep your job is the fastest way to lose control over your career. * To hold your employer accountable, you have to hold yourself accountable for something and lead by example. * You go as fast as you grow. * If you’re in the middle of a job search or think you will be in one soon, make a list of non-negotiable * If you’re looking to advance in roles where you’ve to manage people, you’ve to learn how to deal with them. * When you ask questions, that sets the tone of the relationship.
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How to be confident in your career Confidence is the number one thing that a lot of people struggle with. In fact, most of us are actually being held back not by our skills or experience but by how we think about ourselves. Being more confident is not about being better than your colleagues. It’s all about knowing your role, why you are there and how you go there. A lot of insecurities we go through in our careers are based upon things and assumptions that are not even true and, most of the time, have nothing to do with our careers. Understanding your insecurities, role, and why you are will enable you to see your value and help you stop downplaying yourself.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares how you can be confident in your career and work. Confidence comes from within, and the most important thing you can do is work on yourself and build your inner confidence. No amount of money or title will change how you feel about yourself. Learn how to be confident in your career. Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show
[00:48] Today’s Topic: How to be confident in your career
[01:03] Ways to be more confident in your career or work
[01:15] Know the role you play
[01:56] How you should deal with your insecurities
[04:27] Stop tying your performance to your confidence
[07:50] Set goals and accomplish them
[10:25] Check your lanes
[11:46] Be your own personal cheerleader
[14:49] Learn how your personality is affecting your career
[15:19] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes * Knowing that role you play is knowing why and how you got there. * You can only go as far in your career as you have grown personally * You need to become the person you need to be that will be able to sustain the level of success that you want. * A lot of times, you don't see success in your career when there are so many areas you need to grow. * Sometimes you will be unable to give 100%, and that is okay: normalize seasons of rest and growth. * Even in your off-seasons, you're still great because your identity is not attached to what you do at work. * Setting goals and achieving them gives you an extra confidence boost * If you don't remember your wins and the impact in your off-seasons, you'll feel like a complete loser. * Sometimes people will stop cheering you on, not because you stop being great but because they are busy. * Confidence comes from within; having a certain title or amount of money is not going to change how you feel about yourself.
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Dangers of Staying in Your Job Too Long We are living in times where we can’t afford to get so comfortable anymore, and this fact forces us to change our way of thinking. So many are afraid of being job hoppers, but being a job holder for so many years doesn’t make you a hero, especially when a job is not serving you. When you stay in a job because of the pay or are afraid to hop, you get hurt. Don’t break your neck in a job that you don’t enjoy because of fear. It’s not worth it! Staying in a company for so long not only dries your skillset, stagnates your income, and lowers your ability to look for opportunities but also makes the company feel like they are your only option.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares some of the dangers of staying in a job for too long and how you can assess the urgency you need to have or not have to leave a company. You only got one Life to Live, so you have to make sure it's lived on your terms. Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show
[00:44] Today’s Topic: Dangers of Staying in Your Job Too Long
[03:50] How COVID made a shift in people's way of thinking
[04:35] Some of the dangers of staying in a company for too long
[04:43] Your income and skillset become stagnated
[06:50] Your ability to look for opportunities is lost
[08:22] Purpose to Paid: Strategic career advancement
[09:28] They can take you for granted
[10:06] How long is too long to stay in a company
[11:26] Why the value of your skillset is the core of everything
[14:41] A different perspective on asking for a raise.
Notable Quotes * You only got one Life to Live, so you have to make sure it's lived on your terms. * Don’t break your neck in a job you don’t enjoy to afford a lifestyle you don’t need. * Your salary is linked to your skillset; once your skillset starts drying up, your salary also starts drying up. * When you get so comfortable in a job and then experience change, it can make you feel lost. * Nothing is permanent; you can't get so comfortable because anything can happen to you. * You can be seen as dependable, but don't let your company feel like they are your only option. * It is not about when you should leave your job but about what it is costing you to stay. * When you start thinking about what it is costing you to stay in your job, you will see the urgency that you need to have or not have to leave it. * If you don't know the value of your skill set, you leave yourself open to being underpaid.
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How to advance in your career Many people think that to move up the career ladder, they have to work for long hours or say yes to every assignment. What ends up happening is the complete opposite. They get stuck and don’t advance. There is no one way or path to advancing your career, but whatever strategy is used, it should be done on your terms. However, so many of us take too long to advocate for ourselves that by the time we realize it, we are exhausted and burned out from spending so much time overworking ourselves and still in the same place. Career advancement is all about advocating for yourself, not overworking to prove yourself. So many overwork themselves because they do not understand their role in your company's success. Second-guessing yourself, not trusting your skillset, and putting unnecessary pressure on yourself will set you back so far.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares how you can advance your career on your own terms without overworking yourself. Learn how to identify what you want, have the conversations, and work on those beliefs that make you feel unworthy and like you need so much more to prove to advance your career when you have more than enough.
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show
[00:47] Today’s Topic: How to advance your career without overworking yourself
[01:10] Advocate for yourself, not overworking yourself
[01:52] Being a woman and being in corporate America
[06:42] Stop feeling like you need to prove yourself
[08:01] Put your employer in their proper place
[10:04] Purpose to Paid: Strategic career advancement
[11:23] Be self-aware and set the terms
[12:31] Take inventory of the success you brought forth
[13:24] Get clear on what you want to advance to
[15:00] Start having the conversations and do the ask
[18:35] Why do so many of us overwork ourselves
[18:58] A quick recap on how to be confidence
Notable Quotes * When it comes to career advancement, it is all about advocating for yourself, not overworking yourself. * A lot of women don't want to come out aggressive, so they do the exact opposite and don't say anything at all. * When you're thinking of advancing in your career, there is no one way or path, but it is important that it is done on your terms. * Your career needs to be in your control, set the terms, and decide what you will and will not accept. * Self-advocacy is not confrontation. * The relationship between you and your employer is a partnership, not a dictatorship, so the agreement you have, needs to be beneficial to both sides. * Your employer decided for you to be there, but you can decide when it’s time to leave. * Putting your employer in their proper place will save you so much stress down the road. * If you don't know what you want, it is hard to stay away from what you don’t want. * Have a conversation with yourself first because you cannot convince anybody else that you deserve to move up if you have not convinced yourself first.
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Recession Proof Your Career Confidence is the number one thing that a lot of people struggle with. In fact, most of us are actually being held back not by our skills or experience but by how we think about ourselves. Being more confident is not about being better than your colleagues. It’s all about knowing your role, why you are there and how you go there. A lot of insecurities we go through in our careers are based upon things and assumptions that are not even true and, most of the time, have nothing to do with our careers. Understanding your insecurities, role, and Why you are will enable you to see your value and help you stop downplaying yourself.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares how you can be confident in your career and work. Confidence comes from within, and the most important thing you can do is work on yourself and build your inner confidence. No amount of money or title will change how you feel about yourself. Learn how to be confident in your career.
Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show
[00:48] Today’s Topic: How to be confident in your career
[01:03] Ways to be more confident in your career or work
[01:15] Know the role you play
[01:56] How you should deal with your insecurities
[04:27] Stop tying your performance to your confidence
[07:50] Set goals and accomplish them
[10:25] Check your lanes
[11:46] Be your personal cheerleader
[14:49] See how your personality is affecting your career
[15:19] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes
- Knowing that role you play is knowing why and how you got there.
- You can only go as far in your career as you have grown personally
- You need to become the person you need to be that will be able to sustain the level of success that you want.
- A lot of times, you don't see success in your career when there are so many areas you need to grow.
- Sometimes you will be unable to give 100%, and that is okay: normalize seasons of rest and growth.
- Even in your off-seasons, you're still great because your identity is not attached to what you do at work.
- Setting goals and achieving them gives you an extra confidence boost
- If you don't remember your wins and the impact in your off-seasons, you'll feel like a complete loser.
- Sometimes people will stop cheering you on, not because you stop being great but because they are busy.
- Confidence comes from within; having a certain title or amount of money is not going to change how you feel about yourself.
Thank you for listening!
Send your career & professional development questions to: Hello@IamAliciaPerkins.com.
Resources
5-figures salary increase challenge: https://www.iamaliciaperkins.com/5daychallenge
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Quiet Quitting Do you think quiet quitting is a great career-building strategy? Quiet quitting is all about not doing the work that you are not paid to do to get more control over what you do and your time. Using quiet quitting as a strategy to build a successful career is the bare minimum, and it will not take you so far. It sets your boundaries too low without clear expectations and shows a lack of ability or power to set word boundaries. Setting boundaries at work on receiving extra assignments is not a high aim. Setting clear boundaries and speaking up allows you to set expectations and helps people to know where to draw the line. Don’t assume that people can read your mind and know your expectations. Set your boundaries and communicate them to protect your space.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares about quiet quitting, why it is not a great career strategy, and steps you can take to create clear boundaries around work to protect your space. A boundary is not something you put out of the sky. You need to know the boundary you need and why you want to put it in place.
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show
[00:58] Today’s topic: Quiet Quitting
[01:16] The quiet quitting trend and how it set low expectations
[03:55] Setting boundaries at work and how it looks like
[04:37] How to set and protect your boundaries
[05:03] Know what boundaries you want to put in place
[06:11] Assessing your personal boundaries
[07:00] Communicate your boundaries effectively
[09:04] Working and engaging with different personalities
[11:36] Create boundaries with other people in mind
[14:15] How to speak up and confront when you feel overworked
[16:51] Learning how to say no
[20:04] Recap of the show
Notable Quotes * You cannot get mad at somebody for not honoring a boundary they know nothing about. * A boundary is not something you pull out of the sky. You need to know why you want to put it in place. * In the same breath that you're telling somebody what you don't like, you need to tell them what you like them to do. * Just because somebody is doing something you don't like doesn't mean they're doing something wrong. * Simply asking questions is a way to confront something when you are afraid; When you ask questions, they will know it is not acceptable.
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Fear of Success When thinking of fear in our career, the first thing that always pops up is fear of failure, but more often than not, so many of us are scared that we may get the success we want. People don’t talk about fear of success, but it is much more common than we think and often leads to self-sabotage. There are many reasons we fear success; in most cases, it is steered by our experience with what we have seen successful people do. The fear of raising the bar and being unable to maintain it or being in the spotlight can also lead to fear of success. When we focus on what we think success will do for us, it’s easy to think we are going to crush, be stressed, and lose it. The best way to deal with the fear of success is by changing our perspective from what it can do for us to serving others. What it can do for others and how it can help them feel and live better.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares about the fear of success, what it looks like, and how you can overcome it. Realizing that success is about serving others more than ourselves is key to overcoming the fear of success.
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show
[00:56] Today’s topic: Fear of Succes
[01:46] What fear of success looks like
[02:18] Taking the focus off yourself, serving others
[03:08] The fear of being in the spotlight
[04:03] The fear of change in your routine
[04:50] Shifting your mindset to evolve and see change
[05:25] Changing your perspective on how success will impact you
[06:07] The fear of raising expectations and maintaining the bar
[08:50] Fear of success and perfection
[09:28] Fear of success and procrastination
[10:31] Learning to embrace change and things as they come
[12:38] Celebrating your wins
[14:05] Recap of the show
[14:54] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes * Thinking about what your success can do for others will help you overcome the fear of success. * Anything new will bring fear; if you're comfortable, you're not growing * As things come in life, they change who you are as a person and what you want in life. * You should always be looking for growth in your career, don't be afraid to explore new opportunities, no matter how happy you think you are now. * If you're not thinking about how awesome you are, then you're thinking about how horrible you are.
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Why You Keep Picking Bad Jobs If your job is not working for you and you find yourself in the same situation time and time again, it might be time to look within to see what you can change for a better outcome. There is a season when you may need survival jobs, but when you act out of desperation at all times, you put yourself in a vulnerable spot where you cannot pick a good fit. Finding that one job and staying there to build your retirement fund or until you're thrown out will not help you thrive. It will keep you in a cycle of sacking jobs and desperate states that will make you pick whatever comes your way. Being self-aware of what you need to create the career you desire is key. Get clear on what a good job means based on where you are.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares about we keep picking the wrong jobs to help you be self-aware of what you need to move from surviving to thriving.
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[00:00] Introduction to the show
[01:45] Today’s topic: Why we keep picking the wrong job
[02:44] #Being in survival mode and acting in a state of desperation
[04:10] Moving away from survival to thriving
[06:31] Building a career that is fulfilling on your terms
[07:53] #Lack of self-awareness of what you need to set yourself for success
[12:46] #Not setting clear expectations or having low expectations
[16:39] #Notthink long-term or about the end game
[19:05] Career stability Vs. seeking out opportunities
[23:37] Recap of the show
Notable Quotes * The best time to look for a job is when you have a job * Your life is so much more than what it is that you do for other people * To strive for more, you have to realize that there is more out there for you * Great things don't happen by chance * If you’re picking a job based only on how much it pays, that is a low expectation. * Get clear on what a good job means based on where you’re right now is vital.
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How To Get Promoted on Your Terms We all want to be promoted on our own terms but striving to be irreplaceable in your company will not help you achieve your goal. When people strive to be irreplaceable, they don't have boundaries, or clear expectations, overwork themselves and become pleasers. When your company feels like nobody else can do the job like you, they don't see you for other positions except that. Striving to be irreplaceable and overworking yourself does not work in your favor. It only makes you a permanent fixture for your position, and they will not see you doing something else outside what you are breaking your neck for. Getting promoted is not about hard work. It’s about documenting every success, impact, and process that you have streamlined to help you see the growth in your skills, what you are capable of, and how you can get promoted and then ask for it.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares more about how you can get promoted on your terms. Don’t downplay yourself. Stop looking for reasons to stay stuck. Reframe the story you told yourself to focus on the opportunities and move ahead.
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show
[00:56] Today’s topic: How do you get promoted on your terms
[01:23] Don’t strive to be irreplaceable or indispensable
[03:41] Document success, skills, and the impact you are making in your career
[07:01] Take charge and be vocal about what it’s that you want
[08:47] Be intentional and strategic from the beginning
[12:04] Why you need to go on 1 to 2 job interviews a year
[14:34] Personal and professional development
[19:28] Stop making excuses and take ownership to make a move
[21:04] The mission of PurposeToPaid (P2P) in your career
[21:55] Recap of the show
Notable Quotes * When your company feels like nobody else can do the job like you, they don't see you for any other positions except that. * You don't get what you deserve; you get what you ask for * Put yourself in spaces that you want to be in to be seen, heard, and noticed * Taking small steps will eventually get you to where you want to be rather than not doing anything. * There’s always room for growth; If you're not growing as a person, it will hurt you professionally, and if you're not growing professionally, it will hurt you as a person. * You will only go as far as you are developed. * Where there are excuses, there is a lack of ownership and accountability * Change your mindset before you can make a change in your career; how you think about things will affect how you approach them.
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Dump Your Degree With Dr. Zakiya Akerele Many things shape our career paths as we grow, but our parents are often the main player in the game. Sometimes even with the best intentions, they can mislead you into pursuing something they think is great without knowing what is ahead for you. So many of us, even after realizing that we are on the wrong career path or in the wrong jobs, find it hard to pivot and make the right choices for ourselves and our future.
We feel guilty about the efforts, time, and resources, making it impossible to choose something different. You can change your mind anytime, and you don't have to feel stuck. Just because you have a degree or have done it for so long doesn’t mean you have to stay even when it’s killing you from within.
Join the conversation with Dr. Zakiya Akerele as she shares about her book, Dump Your Degree and her career journey that inspired her to write it to help you repurpose your education, control your career, and gain financial freedom. Dr. Zakiya is an educator, speaker, and full-time author, and she helps people take control of their careers.
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show
[02:10] A bit about Dr. Zakaya's career background
[03:12] What inspired Dr. Zakaya to write the work
[06:52] Insecurities that Dr. Zakaya faced when writing her book
[11:49] Chapter 1, why Dr. Zakaya talks ‘Don’t Listen to Your Parents
[16:15] Who are they, Chapter 2: Don’t Listen to ‘They.’
[21:14] The goal of Chapter 6 – Change Your Mind
[24:24] The value of a degree now versus years ago
[26:19] Questions to ask before going back to school for a degree
[28:49] Going back to school for self-validation
[30:29] Doing the self-work and saving yourself money
[31:43] Where to find Zakaya's book
[32:05] How to reach out, connect or learn more about Zakaya
[32:37] What next for Zakaya on her career path
Notable Quotes * Even though your parents are well-intentioned and want the best for you, they still may not know what is best for you. * You can change your mind anytime; don't feel like because you have done something for so long, you have to stay. * At any time, be open to changing your mind and pivoting in your career, and make yourself happy by doing something you enjoy * If going back to school will not benefit you holistically in the long run, don't do it. * Things on the outside will not make you feel good on the inside; you have to work from within * If the reason behind what you are doing doesn't have a deep root in you, it won’t last.
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3 Signs You Are Ready For Leadership Roles You don't have to be in a management role to advance to a lead role. So many of us don’t desire a lead role, and there is nothing wrong with that.
For those of us who enjoy teaching and pouring into other people and seeing them grow, there are 3 signs that it's time for you to be in a leadership role. Leadership is all about serving and bringing the best out of the people around you. It’s not just about your success or what you bring to the table but the success of the whole.
If you're able to break the shell and create great impacts even around people or environments that people don’t want to work in, you are a leader. If you desire to see the people around you just as successful as you are, you are a leader, and it’s time to take the lead.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares 3 signs you are ready for a leadership role. Sometimes being a leader can be scary but staying in a box that presses in all directions is scarier. If you feel you have outgrown your role, it’s time to expand your mind and skills into a lead role.
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[00:01] Introduction to the show
[01:10] Today’s Topic: 3 Signs You Are Ready For Leadership Roles
[01:42] 1st Sign: You enjoy teaching and seeing people around you grow
[03:01] 2nd Sign: You are not afraid to have hard conversations
[05:55] 3rd sign: You care about the success of the company that you work for
[07:14] Outgrowing your role when you are ready to lead
[08:21] The benefits of being in a leadership role
[09:10] Why Alicia started Purposed to Paid (P2P) and her motivation
[12:15] Leads roles as an active service; serving the people around you
[13:13] A quick recap of the show
[14:08] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes * You are ready for a leadership role when you desire to see the people around you just as successful as you are. * Being able to work around people that may not have the best personalities and thrive is important in leadership. * If you're able to work with people most people don't want to work with, you will make a great leader. * Leadership is when you're not concerned about the piece you bring in but about the whole. * By being in a lead role, you’re able to serve yourself and others * The very thing that you don't want to do is the very thing that is going to take your career to where you say you want to be.
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Who you Work For is More Important Than What You Do A good boss is important, and you should always seek a leader in the workplace, someone who cares about your personal growth and development. Your boss should be your cheerleader! They play a big part in your career and should try to push you to be great overall and not just for themselves.
However, most bosses lack the true heart to support the people that work with them and can make you feel like you chose the wrong career. Having a great boss is essential for your success.
They will help your personal development, support you in achieving your goals, and bring the best out of you to see you win. Putting more focus on who you work with versus what you do will help you find a more aligned opportunity, and that doesn’t have to look one way.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares Why who you work for is more important than what you do. So, learn where to put your focus more and ask the right questions to make sure you are aligned.
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[00:01] Introduction to the show
[00:56] Today’s Topic: Why who you work for is more important than what you do
[01:29] What a good boss look like in your career journey
[02:26] A bad boss; what a good boss is not
[03:32] Asking the right questions and how it prepares you to win
[04:42] Working under a great boss and how it helps you thrive
[07:51] Questions to ask in the interview process to ensure you’re aligned
[08:03] # What success looks like for them for that particular role
[08:53] # How they give feedback to their team
[12:24] Focusing on who you work for versus what you do
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Notable Quotes * The last thing you want is to work under someone who feels you should not have a voice. * When you have a great boss, you are able to thrive because you feel safe. * It feels good when you have somebody who genuinely wants to see you win. * If your ideas of success for a role does not match, you are going to clash. * If you put more focus on who you work with versus what you do, you will start to find a more aligned opportunities.
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Are Career Goals Necessary? Sometimes we are so focused on the success of our employers that we forget our success. If you're not working towards any goals, you will find yourself wasting a lot of time because you are not looking ahead.
You will also experience some stagnation in your skills and career, which will cost you time and money in the long run. Without setting objectives, expectations, or goals, it’s easier to get comfortable and stuck.
Setting goals will boost your confidence and hold you accountable to something you desire. If you feel like there are areas in your life that are lacking, start setting goals, and you will see the difference. It’s never too late to start if you don’t have any goals, yesterday was the best time, but there's still time today.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares more about the importance of career goals. Learn how to set smart goals that will help you move up at the pace you need to be moving to achieve your goals and create the career you desire.
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[00:00] Introduction to the show
[00:46] Today’s Topic: Career Goals and why they are necessary
[02:37] Short-term goals and long-term goals
[03:57] Setting goals to boost your confidence and be accountable
[05:53] How having goals will help you move up at the right pace
[06:51] Being flexible with goals to experience growth
[08:00] Stop getting too comfortable, be open to change and opportunities
[11:44] Smart goals; What your goals need to be like
[11:51] Being Specific with your goals
[12:45] Setting Measurable goals
[13:12] Setting Realistic goals and timelines
[14:01] Get clear on your goals and road map to move in the right direction
[15:40] Write your goals down and hold yourself accountable
[16:36] How to plan your advancement and get your boss involved
[18:22] Special Announcement
Notable Quotes * If you're not working towards something, you will not accomplish anything * Setting goals is a real confidence booster * The longer you wait to start setting your goals, the easier it becomes to get comfortable and stuck. * If you don't have Goals, it is never too late to start, yesterday was the best time, but there's still time today. * Sometimes as you move toward certain goals, they change who you are as a person * Goals move you out of your comfort zone and allow you to grow as a person * The more comfortable you get at something, the harder it is to leave, so make sure it’s serving you * If setting goals is overwhelming, work backward, think about what you want your life to look like, and then set goals that will allow you to reach that place
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Career Success Doesn't Come From Hard Work So many of us break our legs taking on additional work that is even outside our pay grade, thinking that if we work hard enough, we will get where we want to be. This is just not the case. Going hard and expecting a reward is not the way to advance your career. It will lead to being played, burnout, disappointment, and frustration.
If you’re working in corporate, there is a game, and you need to know it to thrive. Your company and employer are looking for their interest first, not yours. If you are already willing to work ten times as hard for the same pay you had 5 years ago, they will not offer you more. So, spend more time advocating for yourself instead of looking for more work that you can do.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares how hard work and taking on more work to advance your career doesn’t work. She also shares practical tools and strategies to help you advance your career, personal development and advocating for yourself.
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[00:01] Introduction to the show
[00:56] Today’s Topic: Why hard work is not the way to advance your career
[01:30] Why going hard and expecting a reward doesn’t work
[02:28] Looking at other things that will allow you to have the career you want
[03:18] The game in corporate America and why you need to know how to play it
[04:12] Your employer will look out for the best interest always
[05:38] Being strategic with taking on additional assignments
[09:07] Knowing your worth and going after what you deserve
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[11:23] Getting comfortable with speaking up and asking for it
[15:13] Finding out the value of your skillset in the current job market
[16:20] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes * The way to success isn’t just hard work; there are other things in the equation. * It is possible to be overworked and underpaid. * Your company and employer may like you, but it's always looking at their best interest first, not your * They will not offer you more when you are already willing to work ten times as hard for the same pay you had 5 years ago. * If you keep relying on external factors, they will get you nowhere. * When you know your worth, you're not afraid to go after what you know you deserve. * Your personal development is more important than your career development. * It is not the most qualified person who gets a job; it is the one who asks for it. * Just because they said no or may not give you what you feel that you need doesn't mean something is wrong with you; it means you’ve outgrown the environment that you’re in.
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"What You Shouldn't Focus on in Your Career" Do you feel stuck every time you want to make a move in your career? Putting your focus and efforts on the wrong things might be the reason you are not making smart moves. Operating in a survival job for so long can be discouraging and make it hard to go for what you want. Changing your perception of what you think is possible will give you the power to change your reality. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Staying within your safe lines will always make you stuck and unable to keep up with the job market. You have the ability to create the career you want, especially in the time that we’re in now. Take control.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares how you can change your perspective and focus on things that are in alignment with your values to attract opportunities that can allow you to create the life you want. Focusing your energy and efforts on the right things will get the success that our soul desires.
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[01:47] Don’t tie your career to survival
[04:16] Your career can give you more of the lifestyle you want
[08:59] Changing your perception of what you think is possible
[13:17] What you can get versus what you want
[16:01] Focus on who you want to work for, not what you want to do
[20:35] Knowledge precedes experience; learn about it
[23:57] Stop impressing and focus on what is in alignment with you
[25:06] Taking the next smart move
[27:29] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes * If you feel like you need more from your career, don’t feel guilty * If you can’t control it, then don’t focus on it * You have the power to control your reality * You will only go after what you think you deserve, and it is possible * Anytime you are comfortable, you’re not growing * Knowledge should come into play when you don’t have the experience.
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Who You Are Vs. What You Do For so many of us, our entire worth, self-image, and life is based on what we do for other people, and this can be disappointing, especially when we are never doing enough. We often spend a lot of time around our careers, and when we frame our identities around what we do for others, we start to lose the perception of who we really are. Don’t get caught up in your job title. It’s temporary and will not make you successful. Understanding who you are and what you do are two separate entities, and bringing your authentic self into your job environment is what makes success worth achieving.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares how you can separate your identity from your career and cultivate a successful life outside your job title. You do not exist to serve your job. Your job should be serving you. Take control!
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[01:53] Framing your identity based on what you do for others
[03:51] Protecting your identity from what happens at work
[06:31] Cultivating a transformative mindset outside your job title
[08:51] Aligning with who you are versus impressing people
[10:45] Setting your expectation and asking for your worth
[15:48] Embracing your life and identity outside your job title
[17:13] Your career is like a business, don't take it personal
[19:07] Take control; your career should also serve you
[21:52] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes * When you frame your career around what you do for others, you lose the perception of who you are. * Overworking yourself will never make your employer respect you; ask for your worth * You are a whole and valuable person outside your job * When you make your life all about your career, you'll end up sacrificing your whole life for your career * Your job is temporary, don’t place who you’re and your self-worth on something you can’t rely on.
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How to Make The Best of Your Next Move A career change will always be very beneficial with the right mindset and motive. When you want to change careers, it is good to sit with that and understand you're WHY to make the best out of your next move. Sometimes it’s not that we are tired of doing what we do, but more often of who we do it for. When you are not in an environment that allows you to thrive, you can start to doubt your career choice, but understanding your WHY and what success means to you will help you get clear on what you want to achieve and leave behind.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares how you can prepare and make the best out of your next career move.
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Introduction to the show
[01:18] What in for you in today’s episode
[01:47] Understand and get clear your WHY
[04:29] Change your career environment to what will make you thrive
[06:26] Defines what success means to you today
[07:26] Embrace the process and set realistic expectations
[11:39] Bridge the gap and advance your job search process
[12:55] Work on yourself and focus on who you want to be
[15:08] Workplace trauma and healing to move to the next level
[16:15] Recap of the show
[11:34] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes * Knowing your WHY will help you know what to look for and leave behind. * Don’t be so quick to throw something away because of how somebody made you feel when you were doing it. * What makes strategies effective is your clarity and when you focus on your WHY * We’re often not in the places we want to be because we’re not the person that we need to be to get there. * Don’t just think about what you need to show up at work; also, think about what you need to show up for yourself.
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The Fear of Choosing The Wrong Job When you want to make a move in your job or feel like it is time for a change, this can always be a little scary. Whether you want something more or to leave a toxic environment, the fear of choosing the wrong job or ending up in something worse can make you feel stuck. This is normal! Any time you are doing something that isn't just for you but also involves somebody else, there will be a level of fear and risk. One job doesn’t define your entire career. Know the best time to move on, say no, say yes, and make changes.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares how to overcome the fear of choosing the wrong job, making the right move and creating a career path you love. Life is too short to live a life of trying to guess. Your next move can be easier than you think. Start making plans, go out there, and see the opportunities available and what you need in place to make the next move.
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Introduction to the show
[01:00] Today’s topic: The Fear of Choosing The Wrong Job
[02:02] Stop looking for a perfect career
[04:18] Your job doesn’t define your whole career
[06:15] Every move is going to be a risk; plan for the risks
[08:02] Learning how to move past fear to grow and achieve
[09:46] Focus on what is costing you to stay and what can go right in your move
[12:16] You are not stuck; you have a choice; start planning
[13:44] The fear of staying in the wrong job versus choosing the wrong job
[14:06] Recap of the show
[14:23] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes * The fear of choosing the wrong job is normal. * Your career is an opportunity to explore and grow; allow yourself to make mistakes * There will always be a risk involved when changing careers but don’t allow the risk to stop you; create a plan * At every level of life, there will be a new kind of fear; if you are not experiencing fear, your goal isn’t big enough. * Change your focus from fear to what it’s costing you to stay where you are and the things that could go right with your next move.
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How to Break Out of Your Career Funk Are you feeling like you should do something but feels like you don’t have the energy or are overwhelmed! You’re not alone. Many people often feel stuck in their careers, but only a few do something about it. Career Funk is a mindset thing and might be costing you your money and precious time that you can spend doing things you enjoy. Learn how to break from your career funk and save yourself from frustration and paralysis that can keep you from making progress.
Join the conversation with Alicia Perkins as she shares strategies on how to break out of career funk and start making changes. You are not stuck; you just need to change your perspective about where you need to create change.
During this episode, you will learn about; [00:30] Introduction to the show
[00:37] Today’s focus; How to break out of your career funk
[01:58] How to make the best of your situation
[03:08] Frame the way you think about making a change
[04:19] The importance of setting a timeline goal
[05:15] Envision what you want and set the right expectation
[05:54] Investing in your career and professional development
[07:55] How to build your network to open doors for new opportunities
[11:05] Recap of the show
[11:34] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes * Everything is a mindset, and a lot of why you’re feeling stuck is how you’re thinking. * You have the opportunity and the choice to change your situation * The career you want is only a strategy away * The best time to look for a job is when you have a job * Without a timeline, your goal is just a wish; start by setting a date * The only person that can advocate for your career is you
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Understanding Career Clarity Many professionals do not understand what they really want from their career hence they get lost and feel drained. In this episode, I give in-depth information on career clarity.
In career fulfillment, you need to have clear expectations that will enable you to achieve that. Strategy and a plan are important factors in understanding your career clarity as they will help you not compromise your career values at your workplace. Tune in to listen to this episode to get more career clarity insights.
Key highlights from the episode [01:25] Meaning of career clarity
[05:09] Career alignment
[07:02] Strategize by putting what you want into action
[10:00] Clear expectations enable you to know what you want
[12:20] Having a plan
[14:20] Clarifying your career values
[16:20] Understanding the nice-haves and must-haves
Notable Quotes * One of the main pieces about that career fulfillment is not just what you do, and it's not what you do well, but it's what you enjoy doing. * When you go for what you really want, it brings a whole new level of career empowerment that you've been seeking for so long. * Expectations change with time. But the more you start learning those expectations, the more you start learning about who you are now. * Get clear on what your career values are. * Career fulfillment is more about just how good you look on paper. It's about you being clear on what you want, and where you are going.
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The Guilt of Wanting More Out of Your Career In this episode, I share the importance of advancing your career and taking that bold step toward the next level. Most people get stuck in their jobs because they are tied to the success of the people that they work for and the teams they work with.
As a result, they end up forgetting about their own success. This is damaging! I also discuss why you should have a mindset shift and start pursuing your goals without feeling guilty about betraying your company. Tune in to listen to this and much more!
Key Highlights [01:03] Guilt of career advancement
[7:28] Feeling loyal to the company
[8:45] Stress Level vs. Pay Level
[9:13] Guilt is common with a lot of people
[13:23] Loyalty to yourself first, then to the company
[15:55] Setting boundaries for your company
[19:42] Learning how to move on
Notable Quotes * I don't think that every job we have is going to be our forever job. I think some jobs are just stepping stones to something more. * When you get so tied to the success of the people that you work for, you forget about your own success. * All of that “stay with your job until you die” is outdated advice, and that's going to hurt you. * If your company does not give you the opportunity to not only increase your pay but increase your skill set that is damaging. * As the job market grows, your skill set has to grow. * Most people don't take their growth into their own hands. They're only waiting for opportunities at their job. * Be more loyal to yourself than to your company. * It is not your responsibility to sacrifice your life for the sake of the company. * When you attach who you are to what you do, it makes it harder to leave. * Sometimes you got to move on in order to move up.
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The Causes of Stagnated Careers Have you outgrown your current job? Do you dislike your job? Do you feel like there's more than you can do beyond your career? Are you afraid of taking that risk of leaving or changing your career?
In this episode, I share the excuses that people make to justify why they can't move past the fear of making that career change. We also go through how to get rid of that fear by controlling our emotions and planning for those risks so as get past that fear. Tune in to listen to more!
Key Highlights
[04:09] Self-sabotage in your career
[06:42] How do you control your emotions?
[07:20] Main things that people fear about making career moves
[10:38] You are worth the risk
[12:38] Taking risks
[15:57] Looking at the risk and planning for it
Notable Quotes
- There's always a risk in any kind of career move you decide to make, but you are worth that risk.
- Most people stay at jobs they've outgrown or disliked because they are afraid of what will go wrong if they make that change.
- Many people spend so much time trying to get rid of fear rather than moving past it.
- You control your emotions by allowing them not to control you.
- When you start thinking of all things that could go wrong, you are holding yourself back and stopping yourself from seeing all things that could go right.
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You Got The Job! Now What Congratulations! You got the job! But there's a difference between being hired and being happily employed. The main thing to remember is preparation for future opportunities. If you focus on professionalism, productivity, and strong communication abilities, you'll be well to job security and career advancement. Before you can celebrate, you need to wrap up your job search.
The question that should be on your mind now is, “Now what?” In this session, I shared what needs to happen after getting the job and various things you need to consider at your workplace, like knowing your position growth plans and having a good relationship with your Boss. You will also learn about the importance of knowing what you want and how it strengthens your career path.
Highlights From The Episode [02:23] Career Management
[03:36] Importance of holding your employer accountable
[05:56] Checking in with your manager
[07:46] How knowing your position growth plan is essential to your career
[08:42] Having a good relationship with your boss
[11:50] Importance of being in the mindset of “what’s next"
[13:56] Setting new standards and allowing yourself to be in a space to change your mind
[15:26] Knowing what you want and its importance to your career
[16:35] How self-doubt can impact your career
[18:06] Summary of what needs to happen after getting the job
Notable Quotes * If you keep getting everybody's advice about your career, you'll end up with somebody else's career. And you won't ever allow yourself to set your career on your terms. * Having good relationships can help you advance. * If your needs are not met, you can't afford to get too comfortable. * It's important to start setting new standards for yourself and allowing yourself the space to change your mind. * You need to give yourself the freedom and the space to explore your career. * You can't make anybody do anything for yourself. What you can do is hold yourself accountable, show up for yourself and get to the place in your career. * When your growth & skills stop growing, it will impact your income.
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What’s the one thing your career success hinges on?
You need to understand what success looks like for you and take action towards your goal.
You might have the best strategy in the world, but it means nothing if you don’t believe in yourself.
In this episode, I share some of your career success hinges. From your self-worth, appreciating how far you’ve come, not being too hard on yourself, and why holding on to past mistakes holds you back from your goal. I also talk about how your environment affects your level of self-belief and why you must have a vision.
Highlights From The Episode [02:37] Believing in yourself
[04:52] Overcoming self-doubt
[06:04] Understanding the process you are in and not being too hard on yourself
[09:12] How your environment affects your level of belief
[10:49] How your past results or mistakes can hold you back
[15:27] The impact of having a vision
[16:26] Taking action towards your goals
[16:45] Understanding what success looks like for you
Notable Quotes ●How you see yourself and what you think about yourself determines the success you have.
●You have to get to a point where fear has to be outweighed by the goal
●It's not the most qualified person that gets the position. It is that person that won’t give up.
●You can be so focused on the goal that you may not see how far you have come.
●If you live a life where you avoid any mistakes, you miss out on a lot of growth you need to be in.
●Don’t think about what should have happened. Think about what can happen.
●Our emotions are too unstable to base our life choices on them.
●If you don’t plan, you plan to fail.
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My Career Principles Don't find a job. Find a manager. It’s not the job title that matters but who you work for. Are your values aligned with your values and goals? Is it somewhere you can comfortably fit in and work towards your dreams?
In this episode, I share some of my career philosophies. Although I have not been in my career for a long time, with my experience in HR, I have some valuable career philosophies you shouldn't miss out on.
In the session, I dive deep into why who you work for matters more than the job title, ensuring your values align with your recruiter and embracing that your career path doesn’t have to be perfect.
Besides, I share the importance of building your career on your own terms rather than other people’s opinions and why you must consult God in every decision.
Highlights From The Episode [01:55] Who you work for is more important than what you do
[04:43] Why should you be clear on who you want to work for and what places you fit in
[06:27] Understanding you’re the prize when you get hired, it’s not a favor
[07:16] Ensuring big companies hiring you align with your values
[08:15] You get what you ask for, not what you deserve
[11:10] About my online group “purposed to paid.”
[13:22] Don’t focus on having a perfect career path
[15:42] Building a career on your terms
[16:32] Consulting God on any decisions you want to make
Notable Quotes ●Don’t focus on the job title. Focus on the problem you want to solve.
●If you’re in a place that doesn’t align with what you align with, it will be draining.
●When you start to think of who you want to work for versus what you want to do, you keep yourself in a position where you can go after what you want and not just what’s available.
●Find a manager, not a job.
●If you start to advocate for yourself, you will see your career move a lot faster.
●The way to ensure you get the most out of something is to ask.
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Personal Development Is More Important Than Professional Development A lot of people put a lot of emphasis on professional and career development but don’t put enough on personal development.
In this episode, I discuss why your personal development is more important than your career.
Why should you focus on what’s happening on the inside rather than external issues and develop yourself besides your career? Besides, I dive deep into analyzing what’s stopping you from realizing your full potential and being the best version of yourself.
Highlights From The Episode [02:34] Importance of personal development
[04:34] Focusing on the wrong things
[06:00]My coaching philosophy
[08:26] Acknowledging that you are a person outside of your career
[09:42] Who you are is who you bring into your career
[12:04] Self-work and self-awareness
[14:55] Analyzing what is stopping you from becoming who you want
[15:17] Focusing on being the best you
[19:22] About my private group, “PurposedtoPaid.”
Notable Quotes ●“You have to become the person you need to be, get the kind of job you want, or even have the kind of career you want.”
●A job title or even a specific amount of money will not change how you feel about yourself.
●If you don’t attend to something, it won’t grow.
●When you as a person start to grow and mature, you start to work on yourself and put yourself first. You will be surprised how opportunities will line up.
●Being self-aware is one of the most important traits you can ever have in life.
●When you’re not self-aware, you’ll keep a victim mindset.
●Don’t just focus on having the best career. Focus on being the best you. Once you leave that job, you have to deal with yourself.
●You can’t focus only on the goal. You have to focus on the person you will become as you reach the goal.
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Job searching can be stressful enough without having to sift through the random tips you see on Google & advice you get from friends.
In this episode, I talk about 3 myths that can destroy your job search. Tune in as I tackle them and give you actionable solid strategies you can use instead.
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How to Overcome Self-Sabotage in Your Career Self-sabotage isn't an accident. It's not something that happens to you without your knowledge. Most of the time you're the one pushing away success, your potential, and happiness. That's why it's called 'self' sabotage because you're the one doing it to yourself.
In this session, I'm going to talk about overcoming self-sabotage in your career. Self-sabotage comes out in many forms including overthinking, imposter syndrome, and avoiding things that showcase your strength to overcome this start with something small and don't overwhelm yourself.
Highlights From The Episode [02:56] What is Self Sabotage?
[3:17] How procrastination is a form of Self Sabotage
[5:42] Avoid Overthinking
[06:37] Avoid Imposter Syndrome
[08:48] Focus on your goal
[10:32] How to be fearless
[11:05] Focus on your strength
[13:32] Start with something small
Notable Quotes ● We don't avoid things because there's a risk, we just make a plan.
● You don't want anybody to know how good you really are. Because if they start seeing how good you really are, then they will start to call you to those high places that you are scared to be.
● Something can be so comfortable to us. It can feel good, it can feel right but it may not be right.
● If you always focus on what areas you are wrong, you will always find a reason as to why this may not be able to work, but I want you to start to focus on those strengths.
● The more action that comes forth, the more results that you will see.
● Don't compare yourself to anybody.
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Are Dream Jobs Real? Have you ever had a dream job? Maybe it was working as a research scientist on a fascinating project, being an Olympic athlete, or traveling the world with a company. If so, did you know that such jobs are actually called “dream jobs”? And do you know why? Because they are the kinds of jobs we all aspire to have. The trouble is, we don’t see many people who have them.
After all, not everyone has the opportunity to choose from only those occupations that interest them. Many people must take whatever job is available in order to support themselves and their families.
Working at a job you love can be more than just a personal goal; it can also have significant benefits for your career and personal life. In this session, I share about dream jobs if they are real and if they can change also setting realistic expectations for your job.
Highlights From The Episode [01:17] Idea of a dream job changes.
[03:28] Checking on yourself and its importance.
[04:40] Base your job on the life you want.
[05:56] Knowing what you need and where you want to be.
[06:53] Importance of working backwards.
[07:40] Importance of setting realistic expectations.
[10:00] What is a dream job.
Notable Quotes ● As you grow, and as you change, so are the things that you want.
● You really have to adjust as you grow, you ought you need to be always trying to check in with yourself, to see where you are.
● Our life is more than our job, a job needs to be based upon your life.
● You have the power to choose what you want to deal with.
● There is no perfect job.
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Why Do We Stay in Jobs We Hate When we hate our jobs, work seems to go on forever. We procrastinate, make excuses and blame external factors that are “getting in the way” of seeing things through. But a job doesn't have to be a source of misery.
In this episode, I will discuss an issue affecting many people, why they stay in a job they hate. Most people's career choices are affected by the people that surround them. The fear of being wrong and being tied to a check or job title may be another reason why people don't quit.
Having a career plan will help you make a move and take a risk that might be worth it.
Highlights From The Episode [02:02] Survey results on people that hate their jobs
[03:14] How staying at a job you hate affects everything around you.
[03:33] People stay so they won't disappoint people around them.
[06:32] How job title and money will tie someone to a job they hate
[11:50] How fear of being wrong makes people stay in jobs they hate
[17:57] How to make a plan to avoid all this
Notable Quotes ● You can get stuck when you only tend to think about the needs of everybody else except your own
● Do not be afraid to make a move that is going to better yourself.
● Always put your needs before the needs of the people that you work with.
● The longer that you stay, the harder it is to leave.
● The longer you have to wait for something, the less of a chance it is going to improve.
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Here's How You Own The Interview Process. The interview is one of the more fascinating meetings in business. It's a stage where you've proven yourself either to be a worthy candidate or not.
Managing an interview and showing true value to your potential employer can set you apart from other competitors and put you in front of the race.
In this episode, I share with you about the job interviewing process and the mindset you need to have when going for an interview, how to go in, and what to ask and not to ask for you to succeed in your interview.
Highlights From The Episode [04:02] The purpose of the job interview process
[04:42] What gets you the job.
[06:12] Things that you need to say and do to make sure they hire you.
[07:40] Importance of going in not being afraid to advocate yourself.
[12:48] What a job search should be about.
[15:05] Setting boundaries.
[16:23] Speaking for yourself.
[19:28] The headspace or the mindset you need to go in a job interview process.
[22.33] Type of questions to ask and not to ask in an interview.
[23:58] Things you need to be able to thrive.
Notable Quotes ● If you're one that is always afraid that you are asking for too much, you are probably not asking for enough.
● Your career is not about everybody else being served but also needs to be serving you back as well.
● Don't allow yourself to do whatever you have to do just to get the job because it's not going to pay off in the end.
● What lands you the job is when you're able to like to close the gap between what it is that you have and what it is that they need.
● People are simply trained in just accepting what it is that they can get and not going after what it is that they want.
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Ok, So You Want a Better Job? Own It! So you've been stuck at the same job for a couple of years and you're ready to move on. Maybe you feel as if you're underpaid, or maybe your executive role just doesn't inspire you enough.
Whatever your reasoning, the fact is you've been at this job for a while and it's time to look elsewhere.
During this episode, I will talk about owning that job. You should ensure that you align your expectations in a way that you want your career to be based upon. Stop thinking about what others think is right for you but prioritize yourself.
Knowing what you really want helps you ensure that you secure the right career where you are both comfortable and happy working.
Highlights From The Episode [01:23] How people are unable to achieve greater due to shame and self-doubt.
[04:10] Make a plan
[05:00] How to own your job so as to accommodate change.
[07:33] Know what you really want.
[8:53] Make a job based on your own choices
[14:15] Make sure your job supports the current idea of success
[19:14] Have real expectations
Notable Quotes ● Most people feel stuck because all they do is surround themselves with how they feel about something, and they don't do anything to actually change it.
● The more action that you put in trying to move towards something that you really want to do, the better you will feel.
● You have the power to create your career on your terms.
● If you keep telling yourself that, I cannot be paid the money that I want to be paid, and have a job that I enjoy, you will never experience it.
● It's a big difference between knowing what you will accept versus what you want.
● A lot of us live our lives based upon what we're able to get out of life and not what we want out of life.
● What you practice at all times will be what you are at all times.
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Let's Talk About What's Holding You Back. Let’s face it: no one likes to talk about their weaknesses. It makes us feel uncomfortable, embarrassed and exposed. However, this is the only way for you to grow. If you’re struggling to reach your career potential, perhaps it’s because of an underlying fear or limiting belief that’s holding you back from unlocking your potential.
Recognizing these triggers and addressing them head-on can help you unlock your potential and become a more confident, successful person in the process.
In this episode, I share with you the various reason and things that can hold you back from having the career that you want or desire.
Highlights From The Episode [03:25] Things that hold you back.
[04:58] Power of setting short terms goals.
[07:16] Important of having a timeline for doing something.
[07:58] Advocating yourself.
[08:11] Power of speaking up.
[10:08] Waiting for opportunities to come.
[17:44] Thinking you don’t have enough.
[24:10] Doubting your worth.
[24:49] How to identify your excuses and solve them.
Notable Quotes ● One of the most powerful things that you can do in your career, is to speak up.
● In order for that dream job to happen, you have to go out and get it.
● A career is not everything, but it impacts everything.
● The higher you move up, the more it's going to show you what you need to fix about yourself and the more is going to show you okay.
● Sometimes how you feel is not always true.
● The success of your career is based on your confidence.
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How to Change Careers The Right Way Deciding to change careers and start a new field can be a big challenge, but knowing the right way to do it can make things a lot easier. Learning how to switch careers is an art. Many people fail to understand that making a career switch requires more than just picking a new job title and training for it.
In this episode, I will be discussing the right way to change your career. Although it may seem like a milestone, you can successfully switch careers with ease, all you need is a plan.
You will also learn about focusing on why you need to switch careers by setting targets and also having the right mindset.
Highlights From The Episode [01:30] Know why you are changing your career
[02:18] What are your likes and dislikes about your current career
[05:44] How to switch your career with ease
[06:16] Set expectations of what your next career will look like.
[07:54] Know and assess your actual skill set and new skills that you require?
[11:33] How to retarget and repolish your brand
[14:55] Who to talk to when Networking
[15:20] Make a plan for your Career Search
[17:55] How to change your mindset
Notable Quotes ● You don't have to necessarily base your career decisions on how you feel, but more out of purpose.
● Not being specific about what we want, can lead us to think that we're asking for too much. And in reality, you're not asking for enough.
● It's definitely going to be up to you to repolish your brand.
● Real and effective networking is when you're able to not only want to connect with somebody because they may have something that you need but also to provide value to them as well.
● If you're just relying upon those job boards, you are doing a great disservice to yourself, because your network is your net worth.
● You have to believe that you're worthy of the average opportunities that you are wanting to perceive.
● And just because something takes long, it doesn't mean that it is impossible, it just means that you're going to have to start doing things that you usually wouldn't do.
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It's Time To Get Clear On What You Want. Do you feel like your life is passing you by? Are you restless, anxious, and doubtful about your future? Maybe it’s time to get clear on what you want. I know it’s scary to think about the future and all of the unknowns that come with it but trust me—this is a good thing!
Getting clear on what you want in life can be an extremely liberating experience. In fact, once you take the time to get crystal clear on what’s important to you, the rest becomes a lot easier.
In this episode, I share with you about Career Clarity, which is one of the most comprehensive career assessments, and have guided you through the steps of defining your goals, exploring possible fields and professions, and understanding how you can get there.
Highlights From The Episode [02:14] Why do people lack career clarity.
[02:56] Why do we need to check on ourselves more often.
[04:08] What is career clarity.
[05:07] How to find career clarity.
[05:57] Examples of things that drive a person.
[07:33] How to use the skillset that you have.
[09:57] Importance of being clear on what you want.
[14:14] Motivating story of the host.
[18:41] Importance of knowing what you want and how it’ll help you choose the career you want.
[20:44] Questions to ask yourself to get clarity.
Notable Quotes ● Knowing what you don't want is as powerful as knowing what you do want.
● That every problem, there is a solution.
● You are no less worthy of you trying to chase your dreams than anyone else is.
● Nobody should believe in you more than you actually believe in yourself.
● When you're so unsure about everything, it makes you doubt everything.
● In order to choose true success in your career, you have to get clear on what it is that you want.
● You're able to plan step by step and take your time and make sure that you are making sure it sounds so good and what you don't want to do if you do not want to run into the same situation that you are trying to leave right now.
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The Cost of Settling in your Career Have you ever asked yourself, what can I do to get a better job? Or even a better career in general? While a lot of people might only ask this question when they feel stuck and unhappy with their current situation, it is important to evaluate the status of your career once in a while. The cost of settling in your career may be greater than you realize.
In this episode, I am going to talk about how much it costs you to settle into a career. Having been in the HR sector for 10 years, I have met people who are not comfortable in the jobs that they are in.
I have highlighted factors making people settle for less including fear which is dominant among most people. I have also talked about making a plan for your career to help avoid making mistakes.
Stop procrastinating and do what you want without postponing. Don’t settle for less as you are of more value than you can imagine.
Highlights From The Episode [02:51] What is the cost of settling?
[04:23] How your career affects everything around you.
[05;16] Choosing the right career and working for the right company
[07:0] How fear makes people settle for less in their careers.
[12:40] How to solve problems that you are facing in your career
[14:06] What is the cost incurred if you fail to operate fully
[19:39] How procrastination is killing your dream
[20:39] Ways to help you stop settling for less.
Notable Quotes ● I do what I do because I want to show people that it is possible for you.
● Having a great career isn't everything. But having a bad career impacts everything.
● It's not about you getting more. It's about you knowing the value of what you already have, and learning to repackage what you have for what you want.
● It doesn't matter how much more money you start to make, you still have to change the way that you think about yourself.
● To almost every problem in this world, there is a solution.
● If you can change your thoughts, you can change your life.
● Knowing what you don't want is just as powerful as knowing what you do want.
● The more that you think about these things, the easier it is to see these things.
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In this episode, I will be introducing myself, the show & talk about what you can expect from this podcast.
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